Vehicle Overview

The Legacy is available in five trim levels, all with Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel-drive system as standard. A 2.5-liter flat-four producing 173 hp and 174 lb-ft of torque powers 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, and 2.5i Limited models, mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or CVT. Models equipped with the CVT are EPA-rated at 24/32 mpg city/highway, while six-speed sedans are rated 21/29 mpg. The range-topping 3.6R gets a 256-hp, 247-lb-ft 3.6-liter flat-six mated to a five-speed automatic transmission, and is rated at 18/25 mpg.

In a 2010 seven-way midsize comparison testt, we ranked the Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited fifth. Though the chassis was competent at taking a corner, the comfort-tuned suspension was easily unsettled by bumps and didn’t help it steer any more precisely. We also found the interior to be less attractive and noisier than others in the comparison. We liked the 3.6R, however, for its powerful and smooth flat-six; the car recorded a 0-60 mph time of 6.9 seconds.

The 2014 Subaru Legacy was named a Top Safety Pick + by the IIHS, earning scores of “good” in three out of four tests, and a score of “acceptable” in the new small overlap front crash test. The NHTSA awarded the Legacy a five-star overall crash rating.

New for 2014

The Legacy 2.5i Premium receives new standard equipment for 2014, including heated seats and mirrors, an audio system with 4.3-inch display, and windshield wiper de-icers. The Legacy 3.6R Premium trim has been discontinued.

Sum Up

2014 Subaru Legacy Pricing

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

$21,295

Certified Pre Owned Pricewhat is this?

$15,700

Certified Pre-Owned Price is the approximate price a consumer can expect to pay at a dealership for a used vehicle that has passed the manufacturer's certification process. This price applies only to vehicles covered under an automaker's CPO program, not to a dealership's own "certified" used price.

Recalls

Recall ID#13V336000 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Consequence

As a result of the parking rod detaching, the transmission may not be able to be moved from the "park" position preventing the vehicle from being moved or driven. Furthermore, even with the transmission shifted into the 'park' position, the parking mechanism may not engage, and the vehicle may roll away while in the "park" position, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Date

2013-08-01

Description

Subaru of America is recalling certain model year 2014 Legacy 3.6R and Outback 3.6R and 2013 Tribeca vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through June 28, 2013 and equipped with 5-speed automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the parking rod may come loose inside the automatic transmission.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall number is WQJ-46.

Units Affected

202

Recall ID#16V694000 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Consequence

If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the wiper motor cover may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Recall Date

2016-09-27

Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Legacy vehicles manufactured November 26, 2008, to June 7, 2013, and 2010-2014 Outback vehicles manufactured January 9, 2009 to June 7, 2013. Due to contamination, components within the windshield wiper motor bottom cover may interfere with each other. If an obstruction, such as a buildup of snow or ice prevents the wiper arms from being able to stop in the parked position, the wiper motor may overheat and the bottom cover may melt.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor bottom cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTK-71. Note: This recall supersedes recall 11V-469. All vehicles that were remedied under that campaign are affected by this campaign, and need to have their wiper motor bottom cover replaced again.

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